Search for dissertations about: "gunshot injury"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words gunshot injury.

  2. 1. Aspects of hepatoduodenal trauma and fluid therapy in hemorrhagic shock

    Author : Peep Talving; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Liver injury; epidemiology; population-based study; duodenum injury; gunshot injury; surgery; trauma; emergency care; bleeding; hypotension; hemorrhagic shock; fluid resuscitation; prehospital fluid therapy; morbidity; mortality;

    Abstract : Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death among young adults and children, accounting for 5 million deaths worldwide on an annual basis. In Sweden alone, 2500 individuals succumb to traumatic injuries yearly. Beyond the burden of death, injuries contribute to a large proportion of disability. READ MORE

  4. 2. Psychosocial factors in trauma patients : studies on trauma recurrence and trauma recovery

    Author : Sari Ponzer; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : injuries; trauma; violence; firearms; alcohol abuse; depression; psychosocial factors; rehabilitation; female; follow-up;

    Abstract : The present studies aimed to highlight the influence of psychosocial and psychiatric factors on trauma recurrence and trauma recovery. A subgroup of trauma patients, 820 victims of firearm injuries, were compared to an age- and sex-matched control group in a retrospective register study. READ MORE

  5. 3. CARDIOTHORACIC TRAUMA: A Scandinavian Perspective

    Author : Moheb A. Rashid; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Cardiothoracic trauma; Trauma; Extrapleural hematoma; Sternal fractures; Heart and lung contusions; Cardiac; pulmonary; and thoracic aortic injuries; Urgent or emergency room department thoracotomy; Sternotomy; Paraplegia; Outcome.;

    Abstract : Background: Trauma in general is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and causes more loss of productive years than ischemic heart disease and malignancy together. Cardiothoracic trauma occurs in 60% of multitrauma patients and is 2-3 times more common than intra-abdominal visceral injuries. READ MORE

  6. 4. Surgery in Armed Conflicts : Predicting surgical treatment needs and improving resource use in resource-constrained settings

    Author : Måns Muhrbeck; Peter Andersson; Andreas Wladis; Johan von Schreeb; Ari Leppäniemi; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background In armed conflicts, civilian health care struggles to cope. Understanding the relationship between demographics, injury mechanism, and injury patterns to predict what surgical resources are needed is therefore vital. READ MORE

  7. 5. Hypothermia and trauma

    Author : Andreas Wladis; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Accidental hypothermia (HT) has been found to increase morbidity and mortality in trauma patients. In contrast, HT has been induced in certain surgical procedures for several decades because of its cerebroprotective properties. HT has even been used therapeutically in patients with traumatic brain injury. READ MORE